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Middle Ear Infection is an infection behind the eardrum. It is very common in young children.
Follow the links below to find information on middle ear infections and their effects on children.
Reviewed August 2008
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Short course antibiotics for acute otitis media
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Otitis media (middle ear infection) is very common in childhood, with more than half of all children having at least one infection by the time they are seven. While it seems that usually, otitis media resolves without treatment, it is often treated wit...
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Feb 2000
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Antibiotics for acute otitis media in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Acute otitis media (infection in the middle ear space) is common in children and causes pain and deafness. The review found that antibiotics did not alter pain within the first day, (when most children were better), only slightly reduced it in the few d...
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Nov 2003
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Otitis media in children
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myDr
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Otitis media (middle ear infection) is a common childhood illness, and is the most common reason for children being prescribed antibiotics.
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Jun 2008
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Grommets (ventilation tubes) for recurrent acute otitis media in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Acute otitis media is a common disease of childhood, involving inflammation of the space behind the eardrum (the middle ear cleft). Episodes typically involve a fever and a build up of pus that stretches the eardrum causing severe pain. The drum may the...
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Aug 2008
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Antibiotics for the prevention of acute and chronic suppurative otitis media in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Acute otitis media (infection in the middle ear space) is common in children, causing pain and deafness. This review found that long-term antibiotics (over at least six weeks) almost halved the risk of further infections. There was not enough informatio...
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Jul 2006
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Otitis media
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
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OATSIH has commissioned the development of a set of resources for primary health care providers outlining the latest evidence on the treatment of middle ear infection in this high-risk population, including Recommendations for Clinical Care Guidelines on the Management of Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Populations.
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May 2008
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Pneumococcal vaccines for preventing otitis media
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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When infected, the middle ear (space behind the eardrum) becomes blocked with fluid (acute otitis media - AOM). Pneumococci (a type of bacteria) may be a common cause of the infection causing AOM. Pneumococcal vaccines aim to immunise children against p...
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Nov 2003
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Ear infections
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Better Health Channel
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The ear can be infected if germs get into either the ear canal or the eustachian tube that connects the ear to the throat. Treatment depends on the type of infection, but could include antibiotics and surgery.
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Mar 2007
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Decongestants and antihistamines for acute otitis media in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Acute otitis media (AOM) is an acute inflammation of the middle ear caused by bacterial and/or viral infections. Symptoms include pain and fever as well as concurrent respiratory symptoms and it is one of the most common diseases in infancy and early ch...
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May 2007
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Ear infections: middle ear
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Ear infections are among the most common illnesses in babies and young children. A guide to recognising and treating otitis media.
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Jan 2007
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Hearing problems in children
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Better Health Channel
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Causes of hearing problems in children include otitis media (infection of the middle ear), genetic disorders, exposure to loud noise, and certain diseases (such as meningitis). Treatment depends on the cause and severity of hearing loss.
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Dec 2008
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Ear infections
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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An ear infection is one of the most common health problems for young children. They can cause pain and distress and can also affect children's hearing.
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Oct 2008
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Dummies a risk for middle ear infections
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myDr
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If parents limited their child's use of dummies, it could lead to a major reduction in the incidence of acute otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear).
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May 2002
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Middle ear infections
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Better Health Channel
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Babies and young children sometimes get ear infections. The most common symptoms are earache and fever. Infections can be painful but usually do not last very long. If the infection is serious, you will need to visit a doctor.
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Jul 2007
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Middle ear infection and grommets
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myDr
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Infection of the middle ear is the most common cause of temporary hearing loss in children.
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Aug 2005
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Ear problems in children
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Better Health Channel
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Middle ear infections are common in babies and young children. The symptoms include earache, fever and deafness. Mild cases clear up by themselves in a few hours, but more severe infections need medical treatment.
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Jan 2008
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